{"id":1613,"date":"2018-03-04T20:53:31","date_gmt":"2018-03-04T20:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/?p=1613"},"modified":"2018-04-16T15:07:58","modified_gmt":"2018-04-16T15:07:58","slug":"heres-looking-at-you-kid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/heres-looking-at-you-kid\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s looking at you, kid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How many of you\u00a0happened to stand before the mirror thinking: WHOSTHAT? Bride of Frankenstein? Morticia Addams? Not me, surely?\u00a0I want to go back to bed!!!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There are days in our life, which follow nights of partying (although, these are the best reasons EVER to feel out of sorts the day after), heavy drinking against ones better judgment, evenings spent\u00a0staring at the computer screen \u2013 courtesy of an urgent order \u2013 or simply not being able to fall asleep, in which our reflection on the mirror is a major offence against our aesthetic sensitivity.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 500px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-1613-1\" width=\"500\" height=\"280\" loop=\"1\" autoplay=\"1\" preload=\"auto\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/20180304230159-2cec7b4605.gif-2-mp4.com_.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/20180304230159-2cec7b4605.gif-2-mp4.com_.mp4\">http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/20180304230159-2cec7b4605.gif-2-mp4.com_.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>I have already experienced all of that and I\u00a0am going\u00a0to ease your burden\u00a0by sharing my solutions\u00a0to find a way out of the\u00a0(self-induced)\u00a0plight.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>BEST THING\u00a0if you have a little more time in your morning routine:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1578 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MatisAugen-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MatisAugen-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MatisAugen-768x1067.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MatisAugen-737x1024.jpg 737w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MatisAugen-1170x1626.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/MatisAugen-585x813.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/>Eye-lotion, to be always kept in the fridge as a precautionary measure: five minutes on your tired peepers.<\/p>\n<p>Please, let me gush about a special product (non-sponsored):\u00a0<strong>Matis Reponse Yeux Lotion Douce<\/strong>.\u00a0My trusted\u00a0beautician\u00a0of\u00a037 years\u00a0\u2013 Angela in Italy\u00a0\u2013\u00a0recommended and used it on me. It is simply awesome!\u00a0No matter how irritated my eyes may be (even with peeling skin), they are \u201coperational\u201d again after applying the lotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The eye-lotion contains cornflower and witch hazel extract, by the way easily detectable by their smell.<\/p>\n<p>You still have a little time left or you need something different from a lotion?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1579 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DrHauschkaEyeRevive-254x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DrHauschkaEyeRevive-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DrHauschkaEyeRevive-768x908.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DrHauschkaEyeRevive-866x1024.jpg 866w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DrHauschkaEyeRevive-1170x1384.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DrHauschkaEyeRevive-585x692.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/>Then\u00a0Eye-pads would be your friends!\u00a0There is a veritable cornucopia to choose from \u2026 also in this case, it is advisable to keep them refrigerated\u00a0\u2026\u00a0my go-to product are the\u00a0<strong>Dr. Hauschka\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0compresses\u00a0<strong>Eye Revive<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>No time for lotions or other frills?<\/p>\n<p>Eye gel!\u00a0Of course,\u00a0straight (and cold) from the fridge AND with a roll-on\u00a0applicator!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Products already used by me:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1577 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/PolaarBreton2-163x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/PolaarBreton2-163x300.jpg 163w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/PolaarBreton2-768x1416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/PolaarBreton2-555x1024.jpg 555w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/PolaarBreton2-1170x2157.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/PolaarBreton2-585x1078.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/>Christian Breton Liftox eye serum<\/strong>.\u00a0This serum\u00a0comes with an impressive array of active ingredients: glycerine,\u00a0allantoin\u00a0and\u00a0soybean germ extract,\u00a0to soothe and moisturize your skin, caviar\u00a0??\u200d\u2640\ufe0f (no idea about its usefulness, but it sounds nice), collagen, various\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/encyclopedia\/peptides\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Some of Peptides stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production. Others (like argireline, here as Argirelox complex) affect neurotransmitters in the skin. When this happens, nerve cells in the skin cease communicating and relax. The overall effect is that skin becomes smoother and wrinkles disappear \u2013 think of Botox!\" class=\"encyclopedia\">peptides<\/a>\u00a0(they theoretically\u00a0stimulate collagen production),\u00a0antioxidants \u00a0and \u2026 an active complex (Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate), that is considered a safer alternative to Botox and is mostly used in anti-aging products to inhibit muscle contractions and reduce wrinkles.<\/p>\n<p>BUT MY FORAY INTO COSMETIC SCIENCE ENDS HERE!!<\/p>\n<p>Alternatives:<\/p>\n<p><strong>POLAAR \u2013\u00a0Icymagic Instant Eye Contour Multi Energiser.<\/strong>\u00a0Action:\u00a0Fortified with Siberian Ginseng, an adaptogen that has a revitalising tonic effect on skin, the soothing gel formula tones and brightens the eye contour whilst Tetra<a href=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/encyclopedia\/peptides\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Some of Peptides stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production. Others (like argireline, here as Argirelox complex) affect neurotransmitters in the skin. When this happens, nerve cells in the skin cease communicating and relax. The overall effect is that skin becomes smoother and wrinkles disappear \u2013 think of Botox!\" class=\"encyclopedia\">peptides<\/a> visibly reduce oxidative stress and preserve skin elasticity. With continued use, the look of dark circles and fine lines is minimised \u2013 we already spoke about <a href=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/encyclopedia\/peptides\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Some of Peptides stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production. Others (like argireline, here as Argirelox complex) affect neurotransmitters in the skin. When this happens, nerve cells in the skin cease communicating and relax. The overall effect is that skin becomes smoother and wrinkles disappear \u2013 think of Botox!\" class=\"encyclopedia\">peptides<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1574 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Kiko-Skin-Trainer_Clinique-184x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"184\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Kiko-Skin-Trainer_Clinique-184x300.jpg 184w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Kiko-Skin-Trainer_Clinique-768x1255.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Kiko-Skin-Trainer_Clinique-627x1024.jpg 627w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Kiko-Skin-Trainer_Clinique-585x956.jpg 585w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Kiko-Skin-Trainer_Clinique.jpg 852w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 184px) 100vw, 184px\" \/>Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector\u00a0of\u00a0Clinique<\/strong>:\u00a0Hydrates and Brightens. Lightweight eye cream that is clinically proven to visibly lighten dark circles by 30% in 12 weeks (this is the claim of Clinique, not mine). Cooling metal tip helps massage away puffs (still, this formula does offer a panoply of anti-aging ingredients to help strengthen skin around the eyes).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From\u00a0<strong>Kiko<\/strong>\u00a0you can buy a\u00a0<strong>Kiko Skin Trainer Eyes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 it is a serum that also acts as a personal trainer, offering targeted action to effectively combat bags and dark circles under the eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>I have listed here a few products which have in common a gel texture and a roll-on or metallic applicator.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And since we are talking about \u201cfirst aid measures\u201d but we still do not want to forget the long-term care of our eyes, I am going to mention\u00a0a couple of eye creams which offer treatment and an optical improvement of \u201cfaulty situations\u201d\u00a0?!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0this instance I will mention only very light textured\u00a0products because\u00a0they offer the right mix of actives and cosmetic substances\u00a0(I mean minerals\u00a0which\u00a0helps disguise dark circles with a combination of three cosmetic pigments: titanium dioxide, mica, and iron oxides. The titanium dioxide (the most prominent) provides a brightening effect, the mica adds shine to help reflect light away from shadowed areas). Nevertheless the actives\u00a0are\u00a0the very best you can get. The only difference with many other creams is that they have a light texture, more similar to a serum.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In random order:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1573 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Olaz_M.A.C.First-Aid-Beauty-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Olaz_M.A.C.First-Aid-Beauty-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Olaz_M.A.C.First-Aid-Beauty-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Olaz_M.A.C.First-Aid-Beauty-585x447.jpg 585w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Olaz_M.A.C.First-Aid-Beauty.jpg 861w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Olay Eyes Eye Lifting Serum<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0combines the power of proven anti-aging ingredients with a glowing finish for a more youthful appearance. The\u00a0mix includes\u00a0skin-replenishing\u00a0glycerine\u00a0and niacinamide for a smoother, more youthful-looking complexion, together with\u00a0antioxidants and <a href=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/encyclopedia\/peptides\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Some of Peptides stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production. Others (like argireline, here as Argirelox complex) affect neurotransmitters in the skin. When this happens, nerve cells in the skin cease communicating and relax. The overall effect is that skin becomes smoother and wrinkles disappear \u2013 think of Botox!\" class=\"encyclopedia\">peptides<\/a> (them again!).<\/p>\n<p><strong>M.A.C. Lightful C Vibrancy Eye Cream<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0blend of cell-communicating ingredients, antioxidants and anti-irritants. Caffeine, sodium hyaluronate, ginkgo biloba, sodium PCA and several <a href=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/encyclopedia\/peptides\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Some of Peptides stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production. Others (like argireline, here as Argirelox complex) affect neurotransmitters in the skin. When this happens, nerve cells in the skin cease communicating and relax. The overall effect is that skin becomes smoother and wrinkles disappear \u2013 think of Botox!\" class=\"encyclopedia\">peptides<\/a>, along with a form of vitamin C, round out this impressive formula.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>First Aid Beauty Eye Duty-Triple-Remedy <\/strong>contains various beneficial ingredients for skin, like skin-replenishing ingredients, skin-restoring ingredients, antioxidants, and <a href=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/encyclopedia\/peptides\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Some of Peptides stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production. Others (like argireline, here as Argirelox complex) affect neurotransmitters in the skin. When this happens, nerve cells in the skin cease communicating and relax. The overall effect is that skin becomes smoother and wrinkles disappear \u2013 think of Botox!\" class=\"encyclopedia\">peptides<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We now have the part concerning treatments behind us<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What follows now is what I like to call \u201ca Girl\u2019s Best Friend\u201d:\u00a0make-up.\u00a0Better known as:\u00a0if there are any doubts,\u00a0cover it with plaster\u00a0?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concealer<\/strong>\u00a0is of course a huge help and I do not think that I have to mention particular products \u2013 I am quite sure that every woman owns one or more of various preferred brands\u00a0\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1576 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Concealer-Farbig-300x297.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Concealer-Farbig-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Concealer-Farbig-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Concealer-Farbig.png 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>BUT!!<\/strong>\u00a0If there still someone who wishes for a guide across the scheme of various coloured concealers, I can offer you one as follows (the picture of the Nyx palette is only an example):\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beige\u00a0or\u00a0skin-coloured<\/strong>:\u00a0beige concealer primarily with dark circles and aging and pigmentation spots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yellowish concealer<\/strong>:\u00a0with blue fine veins under your eyes, since yellow, as a complementary colour of blue offsets the bluish shade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Green concealer:<\/strong>\u00a0it is particularly well suited to cover red spots, spider veins or pimples.\u00a0The green colour subtracts intensity from the red areas and\u00a0lessens the appearance of impurities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bluish or violet concealer<\/strong>: if you have a rosy complexion choose a bluish concealer, if your skin is\u00a0sallower, choose a violet-coloured concealer which makes your complexion look more vibrant.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>CAUTION<\/strong>:\u00a0If you are not planning to use a foundation on top of your concealer, do not use a \u201ccoloured\u201d one, since the colour would stay visible.\u00a0In\u00a0this case, always opt for a nude or skin-coloured concealer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Colour your\u00a0<strong>bottom waterline<\/strong>\u00a0with a light kajal or eyeliner\u00a0\u2013 please never choose white, rather a nude colour \u2013 I use for instance the CHANEL eyeliner\u00a0Le Crayon Kh\u00f4l\u00a0(intense eye pencil) in the nuance\u00a0Clair (No. 69).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1581\" src=\"http:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CHANEL-KONTURENSTIFTE-EYELINER-Khol-Schminkstift-fuer-die-Augen-LE-CRAYON-KHOL-24563x3_4-1-300x30.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"49\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CHANEL-KONTURENSTIFTE-EYELINER-Khol-Schminkstift-fuer-die-Augen-LE-CRAYON-KHOL-24563x3_4-1-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CHANEL-KONTURENSTIFTE-EYELINER-Khol-Schminkstift-fuer-die-Augen-LE-CRAYON-KHOL-24563x3_4-1-585x59.jpg 585w, https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CHANEL-KONTURENSTIFTE-EYELINER-Khol-Schminkstift-fuer-die-Augen-LE-CRAYON-KHOL-24563x3_4-1.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Afterwards\u2026\u00a0<strong>shimmering eyeshadow<\/strong>\u00a0on your eyelid, brighten up the inner corner of your eyes with a silvery (or shimmery) eyeshadow,\u00a0<strong>curl your lashes<\/strong>\u00a0with a curler and use\u00a0<strong>LOADS<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0<strong>mascara<\/strong>\u00a0to finish!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>HOW DID THE\u00a0RESUSCITATION PROGRAMME WORK??<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many of you&nbsp;happened to stand before the mirror thinking: WHOSTHAT? Bride of Frankenstein? Morticia Addams? Not me, surely?&nbsp;I want to go back to bed!!!&nbsp; There are days in our&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1621,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":null,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":null,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54,237],"tags":[60,8,233,226,228,234,104,239,243,232,70,132,95,48,130,223,242,240,236,229,138,18,57],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1613"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1613"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1613\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1614,"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1613\/revisions\/1614"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1621"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1613"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adelesbeautyblog.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=1613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}